Promethazine/ Phenergan My Experience

I'm Sophie Charlotte and I have Bipolar Disorder. I'm making videos about my experiences with medications, my story and bipolar-related content in general. I'm rounding off the medications I currently take with my video on Promethazine. I didn't have much to say on this one as it's been the simplest of them all!
I know I mispronounced Phenergan too, sorry!
I'm going to film either my experience with other medications next, or my diagnosis story - which will be quite a lengthy video in comparison!
If you have any video suggestions or questions, just let me know.
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[@KennethNordin]

Great video. It sure also work to calm you down if you suffer from anxiety. Först days I felt draws y but after some days it was no worse than diazepam/Valium. Remember all that Promethazine was the first drug used to calm people down since 1951, and it's still in use, that tell me that newer drugs doesn't at all have to work better

[@absw6129]

I got these prescribed for my sleep issues. I can't be the only one who gets really insane nightmares on this stuff.

[@manfagel]

i got these prescribed months ago, but just yesterday i could actually get them since they are horribly hard to get hold on because they are sold out everywhere almost all the time. Anyway. Horrible nightmares, horrible "drunken feeling", could not walk to bathroom without holding the walls, could not pee at all for hours... dry mouth... i could just go on. I took 1 pill to cope with my extremely high anxiety at the time and now im feeling even worse. Anxiety to take another one of these pills from hell. Not gonna do it. Not worth it.

[@haxboi5492]

Yeah that happens even when you're awake if you overdose

[@chrismullan7191]

@@manfagel so true i took them on and off low dose but give me bad panic attack next day, felt strange for days, yes they do help with sleep but its not normal sleep, will never take again.

[@user-xnxtz]

@@manfagelif your new to the medication obviously side effect will be more potent to start. try to dose a smaller amount like 10mg

[@maybenotsure5380]

Would you prefer bad dreams or no sleep 😂

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

If I can give you advice “from future” , make it a priority to sort out the sleep. I have developed epilepsy because my sleep too was terrible. If I could, I would make my younger self care about myself more when I was younger. Wishing you all the best, thanks for the video.

[@cam553]

Are you sure epilepsy is from insomnia? Do you have epileptic seizures with convulsions or is it something milder? Do you have history of concussion? Sorry to pry, but it could be useful information for others too.

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

@@cam553 Good question. The answer is I don’t know for sure if it developed from lack of sleep. It could have be anything else. However I slept most of my life 4-5 hours simply because I thought I didn’t need more sleep and could function normally. I have one other theory what could have caused it (diet pills that were later banned bc they triggered seizures) but I think sleep definitely must have played at least a “supporting role” :) Especially because lack of sleep today triggers my seizures. To answer the other part of your question, I only had 3 seizures with loss of consciousness + jerking - always in sleep. Apart from that I only get auras (deja-vu, jamais-vu type of thing) thankfully. I believe they’re called focal aware seizures - they keep changing the names 🤦‍♀️ No history of concussions, no sports, … just a cushy PC gal 😀😉

[@ansr3538]

Do you take anticonvulsants? And if so which ones?

[@sophiecharlottementalhealth]

Sorry to hear of your bad experience (and the delay in response)! I'll definitely bare this in mind. I've been prescribed it for a few years now so I've worked out my norm for it, should mean I hopefully spot anything out of the norm. If I'm honest though, I now switch between it and zopiclone, following the instructions of my psychiatrist with both medications. I do have weeks without taking anything now. I have them both on hand, as and when needed, should I need either.

[@BaljetBenchode]

Great video. Definitely helps with anxiety and calms you down

[@robertlee9712]

brilliant sophie took me ages to find a uk review I've just been prescribed these 25mg Thanks for the Review and hope your doing good in life

[@SisterRose]

I've had the issues with the grogginess too, but 've needed it the last while to fall asleep. Unfortunately last night I got caught in the worst nightmare loop, constantly trying to wake up aware I'm in a nightmare, having false wakes, actually waking up but falling asleep again minutes or even seconds later, etc., it was kind of terrifying, and when I did finally managed to stay awake for more than 3 minutes I had to *force* myself to stay awake. Eventually I let myself go back to sleep and I had a much more pleasant dream, but I had really intense grogginess and couldn't move most of my body - not full on sleep paralysis but still sucked. Wonder if I took 2 by accident.

[@justmadeit2]

I’ve got them too, took 25 mg last night, went to bed about 1 am and still woke up at 6

[@De_Vliegende_Hollander]

Have you been checked for sleep apnea?

[@justmadeit2]

@@De_Vliegende_Hollander no but it’s anxiety related with me that’s causing it

[@DarylSkinner]

I was going to take it it’s been prescribed by my doctor until you said nightmares

[@cam553]

Only noticed nightmares when starting melatonin, which is pretty useless compared with promethazine. However, we only get fairly weak 3mg melatonin tablets in my country and it’s prescription only and a rip off.

[@celinejohnston3694]

I was on phenergan for 13 years. Never any horrible side effects. They helped me with panic attacks. I'm unfortunately living in the Republic of Ireland!!! Who put Phenergan on prescription!! They were very relaxing for me. Anyway i never liked the republic of Ireland!!! Corrupt, Expensive. I have to buy the baby liquid of phenergan. It's horrible!! The taste is awful!! And the price of the little bottle is almost 15 Euro!!! Typical Republic of Ireland!!!😡...

[@rosejacobs8529]

Want to learn about corruption better start in the UK , is there any country they've not tried to steal, King and Queens while half the population lives in third world squalor.

[@Kim-r5x]

UK is the third world the so called third world isn't even in sqaullor expect the overpopulated nations. The UK masses are DlRT poor and hungry whilst other continents are not. See how their people have larger stature​while Brits aren't strong at all@@rosejacobs8529

[@LightningStorm_Entertainment]

Thanks a lot for your help look forward to more of your content ❤😊😊😊😊

[@yambarden]

Thanks for sharing, just been given this today after a pretty rough few days! Nice to see how it has positively helped you! I am hoping for the same, I was previously given diazepam but they wanted to try and see if this is a better fit

[@benmayhew2K]

It really helps me sleep n is non addictive.good vid

[@vxws]

i wanted to see others experiences as i’m going to take this for anxiety. not looking forward to it now as i’m already on citalopram and taking opioids. i’m probably gonna be sleeping the entire day now & it’s got me thinking is it even worth it

[@sadhu7191]

Promethazine just gets rid of itch and makes more sleepy with pain meds

[@sadhu7191]

Tolerance. Can only take once a week unlike opiates

[@jayneramsden5361]

@@vxws can I ask how you are doing on the Promethazine . ♥️

[@maniac6666]

When used for sleep, i found out that taking promethazine and zma works really great for me atleast. I usually take both with a cup of chamomile tea, about a hour before going to bed. ZMA is a mix of zink, magnesium and B6, it improves sleep for most people, and its kinda cheap.

[@NiteshMauriya-xj3wj]

How to taper dis phenegran .. What is its withdrawal symptoms

[@TRUETALK11613]

Works wonders for me, no nightmares or nothing like it, stop scaremongering people. Everyone responds different. Rather this than any benzos 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@northropgrumman788]

Im on 45mg mitazapine and ive just been prescribed promethazine aswel. Can i take both at the same time. ?

[@signil]

Did taking both work for you?

[@imogenoneill1017]

About to try it because I’m tolerant to benzos and in a massive panic. Scared. Do people take this during the day for anxiety and not just to sleep?

[@jayneramsden5361]

Good question.

[@sophiecharlottementalhealth]

Yes, I've known people to take it in the day for anxiety. In the beginning of my med and diagnosis journey, I was nearly prescribed it for this very reason

[@jayneramsden5361]

@@sophiecharlottementalhealth would it be okay to take If already on medication for anxiety. Xxx

[@yorkshu5463]

Hello. Is it really possible to have a job where you need to be concentrated while being on zine? Or you really like zombo.

[@parisdaisy632]

Does it cause weight gain? I was prescribed it a few days ago as I struggle with sleep but I’m terrified of weight gain as I suffer with an ED 😟💕

[@pameladeines5353]

No. Not at all.

[@Deleted11100]

I've never came across a women who has erectile dysfunction. How is it?

[@fofs3084]

Same here, didn't pick up any weight. I was on it for 2 years. Will be going back on.

[@jayneramsden5361]

@@fofs3084 did you take this for anxiety. We’re you on any other meds. Xxx

[@maybenotsure5380]

It's subjective as is any drug that alters your hr, BP and metabolic rate.

[@lindamayhew1881]

Really helps me but I can't not get any prescribed.

[@LG-hv7zb]

Got some from UK online pharmacy. Speedy delivery. £19.99 for 56. However, they don't seem to work anymore!

[@sarahmilner8483]

Would it help pre dental visit for anxiety?

[@DarylSkinner]

Thank for this information

[@ansr3538]

Have you ever tried CBD oil? If so, what kind of experience have you had with this?

[@tommysherman7155]

CBD oil, just get an ounce of weed or get a set up and some feed and grow your own just make sure your grow is female plants

[@gazzo3271]

Hi many thanks for the video. I just started this medication for sleep, anxiety and panic attacks. It's 25mg, how long should I give it a try at 25mg before upping it to 50mg?

[@cam553]

Like anything, you would need to up the dose if you develop tolerance and the dose isn’t effective for your needs. Google the Mayo Clinic link regarding promethazine and dosing or see my comment at top of message replies here.

[@LG-hv7zb]

Try not to keep taking it and have regular breaks. I started on 50 but was too groggy. 25 better. They help to keep me asleep (not send me to sleep), but for the past two nights 25 did nothing, and neither did 50 - hence writing this comment at 6am when I was still awake at 2 or 3am. 😒 I recommend only using once in a while. Waste of time otherwise.

[@jayneramsden5361]

Can I ask how long you were taking it ❤

[@jayneramsden5361]

Sorry just realised you said months. Was this everyday. Xx

[@sophiecharlottementalhealth]

@@jayneramsden5361 Yes it was every day xx

[@Hayley1681]

Don't need a script in Australia.

[@imogenoneill1017]

found the same AU here

[@cam553]

If you delete my comment, you should at least correct yours. That’s not the correct dosage for anxiety.

[@craigguinnane173]

Whats the correct dosage mate and when should I take it for anxiety and sleep I'm going to come of mirtazapine soon and go on this any help please mate

[@cam553]

@@craigguinnane173 regarding sleep, as little as 25mg can be effective but as she mentioned in the video, sleep onset can take up to 2 hours so it doesn’t work like zopiclone or similar hypnotics. The anxiety dose of 50mg should easily work for sleep. In my country, you can get it OTC in 10mg or 25mg tablets after a few questions from the pharmacist.

[@chrismullan7191]

@@craigguinnane173 dont it will give you panic attacks and strange sleep, i had nightmares.

[@TRUETALK11613]

​@@chrismullan7191i never had anything like that, works great for me. Each person is different

[@datwboi1117]

​@chrismullan7191 had some mad nightmare last night does help my anxiety and sleep though I'm 17 and have been struggling for years but the dreams are so real and vivid and I haven't dreamed in years scary stuff